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Queen Creek has a number of parks and trails waiting for you to explore today! When visiting Queen Creek's parks, please adhere to all Facility Rules and Regulations.

If you have lost a personal item at any of our parks, please contact the Park Ranger Hotline at (480) 358-3770 to check if it has been found.


Frontier Family Park

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Splash Pad Hours: 

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.  (March, April, October)

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (May, June, July, August, September) 

20039 S. 220 Street

Queen Creek's newest park features the following amenities:

  • Three lighted multi-purpose fields
  • Six lighted baseball/softball fields (315' fences)
  • Twenty-Four lighted pickleball courts
  • Two lighted sand volleyball courts 
  • Two lighted basketball courts
  • One inclusive playground similar to Mansel Carter Oasis Park
  • Ten picnic ramadas (two corporate ramadas)
  • 5-acre fishing lake 
  • 2 large-group picnic ramadas
  • ADA access
  • Ample parking

The lake at Frontier Family Park requires a fishing license for anyone 10 years old and over.


Desert Mountain Park

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

22201 S. Hawes Road

This award-winning 29-acre park features the following amenities:

  • Two lighted multi-purpose fields
  • Four lighted Little League fields
  • Two playgrounds (one designed for 2-5 year olds, one designed for 5-12 year olds)
  • One interpretive playground
  • Two sand volleyball courts (with a sprinkler system to wet down the sand)
  • Two lighted basketball courts
  • Eight picnic ramadas (one large-group ramada)
  • One amphitheater (with picnic ramada seating for 150-200 people)
  • Demonstration garden
  • Equestrian staging area
  • Wash trail access
  • ADA access
  • Ample parking

Founders' Park

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Skate Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Splash Pad Hours: 

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (March, April, September, October)

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (May - August)

22407 S. Ellsworth Road

Founders' Park is an 11-acre park located across the street from Town Hall in the heart of Queen Creek. This neighborhood park is a community gathering place and host to many special events and more!

Additional amenities include:

  • One lighted softball field
  • One lighted multi-purpose field
  • Two lighted basketball courts
  • Lighted skate park

 


Mansel Carter Oasis Park

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Lake at Mansel Park: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Splash Pad at Mansel Park:

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (March,  April,  October)

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (May, June, July, August, September)

Wheel Friendly Plaza: 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

19535 E. Appleby Road

Queen Creek's award-winning 48-acre park features the following amenities:

  • Two lighted multi-purpose fields
  • Four lighted baseball fields
  • A playground centrally located in the ball field complex
  • A pump track located next to the skate park and basketball courts
  • One inclusive playground
  • Two sand volleyball courts
  • Two lighted basketball courts
  • 5-acre fishing lake
  • Peninsula with rock waterfall
  • Eight picnic ramadas (two large-group ramadas)
  • Wheel-friendly skate plaza
  • Sand discovery dig zone
  • Shipwreck-themed splash pad
  • Three fitness pods
  • Equestrian hitch post
  • Wash trail access
  • Three restroom facilities (two family restrooms)
  • ADA access
  • Ample parking

The lake at Mansel Carter Oasis Park requires a fishing license for anyone 10 years old and over.


Founders' Park Dog Park 

Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

22407 S. Ellsworth Road

Come spend some time with your furry friends at the Town's lighted dog park! The off-leash park consists of four separate grass-play areas, shaded areas, enclosed fencing and a drinking fountains.


Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre

20464 E. Riggs Road

480-358-3793

This majestic, 38 acre facility, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, provides ample opportunity for events of both the English and Western equestrian persuasion, as well as Vendor Fairs, Concerts, and Rodeos

Featuring spectacular weather throughout the year, beautiful scenery and outstanding customer service, your event will find a home at Queen Creek’s Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre!

For more information or to inquire about making a reservation, please call (480) 358-3793.


San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Sunday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

6533 W. Phillips Road

(480) 655-5554 

santanpark@mail.maricopa.gov

Neighboring Queen Creek to the South, San Tan Mountain Regional Park is a 10,000+ acres of Sonoran Desert beauty ranging in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. Goldmine Mountain rises in the northern portion of the park. Along the trails, vegetation will change from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest. Various types of wildlife may be seen, including reptiles, birds, and mammals. Stop by the Nature Center to pick up educational tidbits, purchase souvenir items, visit with park staff and rangers, view the wildlife exhibits and tortoise habitat. 


Lightning Safety 

Lightning detection systems have been installed at Town of Queen Creek parks, including Frontier Family Park, Founders’ Park, Desert Mountain Park and Mansel Carter Oasis Park. Visit park pages to learn more about the systems and view current weather conditions.

 IBCCES CAC The Town's parks and recreation divisions are IBCCES Autism Certified. 

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